DUB to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 485 km (301 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to DUB).
How far is it from Dublin to London?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 485 km (301 mi, 262 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DUB to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly southeast of DUB.
How is the DUB to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written DUB-LGW in IATA codes and EIDW-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| DUB | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dublin Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | EIDW | EGKK |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 242 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #62 | #21 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 40 ft (12 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DUB to LGW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI | Aer Lingus | EIN | Shamrock | Active |
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dublin from London?
Dublin Airport (DUB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 485 km (301 mi, 262 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUB to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between DUB and LGW takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from DUB?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly southeast of Dublin Airport (DUB).
Which airlines fly DUB to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the DUB-LGW route in the open dataset, including Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
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